In her candid new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, the iconic actress opens up about her personal experiences, including her relationship with sex. In the 10th chapter of the book, Shields shares that despite having a high sex drive in her youth, she held back when she finally became sexually active at 22 with her college boyfriend. She confesses that she never truly let loose, feeling the pressure of expectations placed on her at a young age.
Now older, Shields expresses regret about not embracing her sexuality more fully in her 20s, particularly as she experiences changes in her body with age, such as thinning hair, belly fat, vaginal dryness, and a diminishing sex drive. Despite these challenges, she reflects on how she has accepted the natural physical decline that comes with age.
Shields also discusses the advice from her doctor about the importance of sex in relationships and her decision to address hormonal imbalances that affected her. However, she still describes sex as a “painful” activity, especially due to a vaginal rejuvenation procedure she underwent without her consent, performed by a male doctor.
In a humorous and candid way, Shields talks about the things she needs to make sex more comfortable, from lotions and potions to the right sleepwear and a little tequila to help her relax.
The memoir is now available for purchase, offering an honest look into her life and the changes she’s experienced as she navigates aging.